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Christian Braun - Denver Nuggets Guard - ESPN
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Just how good can Christian Braun be defensively?
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Christian Braun (@Ballin25Braun) / X
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How it happened: Nikola Jokic has another triple-double, leads Nuggets to NBA Finals for 1st time in franchise history
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Former Jayhawk Christian Braun drafted by Denver Nuggets
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2022 NBA Draft: Denver Nuggets select Christian Braun, Kansas small forward - On3
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Christian Braun - Denver Nuggets Guard - ESPN
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Denver Nuggets select Christian Braun with 21st overall pick in 2022 NBA Draft - Mile High Sports
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Nuggets rookie's performance forces ESPN broadcaster to learn his name
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Report: Nuggets pick up third-year option on former KU wing Braun
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NBA on ESPN on X: Christian Braun heads to the Nuggets as the 21st overall pick! / X
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Just how good can Christian Braun be defensively?
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Denver Nuggets 2023-24 NBA Depth Chart - ESPN
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Here's where the Denver Nuggets depth chart stands following Justin Holiday addition - Mile High Sports